Let me start by saying it is almost impossible to kill a rose with excessive pruning. Pruning roses is not as complicated as it may seem, though it’s important to prune at the right time for the type ...

Many gardeners swear by pruning roses (it's one of Monty Don's top plants to prune in September), but Arit Anderson has ...

If you want strong, healthy rose plants with big, beautiful blooms this spring, winter is the best time to prune them. Don Chapman, a member of the Marin Rose Society and UC Marin Master Gardeners, ...

Question: My roses have grown tall and lanky, plus they are not blooming very well. When is the spring pruning time and how much do I cut them back? Answer: You are just in time to perform a scheduled ...

If you're lucky enough to own garden roses, one of the most important things you can do to keep your them (or almost any plant, for that matter) healthy and thriving is to give them a proper pruning ...

Question. Rose bushes in our yard are tall, with few leaves and blooms. When should I do the trimming and how much? Answer. Just about a week away, mid-February is considered the best time to perform ...

You'll need to commit to a bit more work and effort for a container-grown rose. Roses are an all-time garden favorite, and for good reason. They can last for years and provide gorgeous, fragrant ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I’ve been seeing advice that now is the time to prune everblooming ...

It’s a rainy January and while many plants in the garden are busy pulling the soil over themselves and taking their winter snooze, savvy gardeners are using this time to get a head start on the garden ...

1. When pruning, it is advisable to disinfect pruning shears when moving from one plant to the next so as to prevent the spread of pathogens – bacteria, fungi, and viruses – that cause disease. Common ...

Gardening season may be in the rearview mirror, but there are still plenty of questions to ask. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s ...